Nepal Prime Minister Sushila Karki announced that those killed during the Gen-Ji demonstration would be declared 'balidani' and their families would be given an ex-gratia of 10 lakh Nepalese rupees. She said that those involved in violence and damage to public property would be brought to justice. Karki directed the secretaries to repair the destroyed police posts.

Nepal Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Sunday announced that those killed during the Gen-Ji demonstration would be declared 'balidani' and their families would be given an ex-gratia of 10 lakh Nepalese rupees. She also said that those involved in violence and destruction across the country during last week's anti-government protests would be brought to justice. 73-year-old Karki took charge as PM at the newly built Home Ministry building at Singh Durbar Secretariat in Kathmandu at around 11 am.

The former Chief Justice of Nepal was appointed as the acting Prime Minister by President Ramchandra Paudel on the recommendation of the Gen-Ji group. The former Chief Justice of Nepal was appointed as the acting Prime Minister by President Ramchandra Paudel on the recommendation of the Zen-G group. This group had overthrown the KP Sharma Oli government on Tuesday through protests.

Those involved in violence will be brought to justice - Karki

Addressing a meeting of secretaries and senior government officials soon after taking charge, Prime Minister Karki said, 'Those involved in violence and vandalism of public and private property will be brought to justice. He said that arson and vandalism during the September 9 protest was planned, it is a criminal act and Zen-G protesters were not involved in such activities. Those responsible for this should be punished.

PM Karki directed to repair police posts

' He also directed Chief Secretary Eknarayan Aryal to make arrangements for the repair of police posts destroyed across the country. He also directed Chief Secretary Eknarayan Aryal to make arrangements for the repair of police posts destroyed across the country. Since the Prime Minister's Office at Singha Durbar Secretariat was set on fire during the agitation, the newly constructed building for the Home Ministry in the Singha Durbar complex will be used as the Prime Minister's Office.

Number of people killed during protests rises to 72
The death toll in the Jen-Ji protests in Nepal rose to 72 on Sunday. A police official said the deceased included 59 protesters, three police officers and 10 prisoners who were trying to escape. Meanwhile, the Nepal Police has re-arrested 3,723 prisoners who escaped from various jails during the Jen-Ji protests. However, 10,320 prisoners are still absconding. Some prisoners returned voluntarily, while Indian security forces at the border also helped arrest those who were trying to flee to India.

China congratulates new Nepal PM
China on Sunday congratulated Sushila Karki on becoming Nepal's interim Prime Minister. A spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a release here- "China congratulates Karki on becoming the Prime Minister of Nepal's interim government. China and Nepal have a long-standing friendship. China, as always, respects the decision of the people of Nepal." The spokesperson said- "We are ready to work with Nepal to promote the five principles of peaceful coexistence, increase exchanges, cooperation in various fields and deepen bilateral relations."